STRIDE: Supporting Early Diabetes Self-Management for Parents

This study will test STRIDE (SupporTing paRents with DiabEtes), a virtually delivered program that helps adults ages 21-44 who were recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and are caring for a child ages 2-14 within Kaiser Permanente Northern California. STRIDE focuses on practical skills for everyday life, with sessions on Prioritizing Self-Care, Eating Well Together, and Getting Active as a Family.

To date, most tailored programs have focused only on cultural tailoring (based on race and ethnicity) and not on a patient's life stage. To address this gap, we developed a self-management support program, STRIDE (SupporTing paRents with DiabEtes), designed for adults with type 2 diabetes who are raising children. This study will evaluate the STRIDE program in a randomized pilot design to understand how well it meets the needs of younger adults with type 2 diabetes who are raising children. The study will examine whether STRIDE helps participants build early self management skills and reduces challenges that can interfere with diabetes care. Findings from this pilot will provide information needed to refine the program and guide future implementation.

Inclusion Criteria: * Kaiser Permanente Northern California members newly diagnosed with T2D (within the past 5 years) * Proficient in English * Primary caregivers to ≥1 child (ages 2-14 years at time of enrollment) * Can receive text messages * Able to participate in a virtual session Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women * Type 1 Diabetes * Unable to receive text messages * Unable to participate in a virtual session